What correction method would you use for respiratory alkalosis?

Respiratory alkalosis occurs when there is an excess of base or a decrease in carbon dioxide in the blood, typically due to hyperventilation or a decrease in respiratory rate. To correct respiratory alkalosis, the goal is to increase the carbon dioxide in the blood, which can be achieved through hypoventilation. By decreasing the rate or depth of breathing, the body allows more carbon dioxide to accumulate, helping to restore the acid-base balance.

In contrast, increasing oxygen intake, hyperventilation, and deep breathing exercises would further exacerbate the condition by promoting more carbon dioxide loss. Thus, hypoventilation is the appropriate method to counteract the alkalotic condition effectively.